The Inspector is the 'boss' of the precinct. Responsibilities include
ensuring the polling place location opens and closes on time, checking a
voter's ID, issuing challenges and overseeing the accounting of
ballots. Inspectors must arrive at the polling location by 5 AM in order
to open the site with the precinct election board by 6 AM and work the
entire day. Polls close in Indiana at 6 PM, though poll workers generally
have about an hour’s worth of work to complete before returning their
materials to Election Central. In addition to these responsibilities,
all Inspectors must attend at least one training session and pick-up
their Election Day materials the Saturday before Election Day, and oversee the polling location set-up on Monday evening before Election Day. Inspectors must be at least 18 years old and a registered voter of
Monroe County. This position earns $140.00 plus $25.00 for training.**

JUDGES & CLERKS

At the polling location, Inspectors are supported by a bi-partisan
team of Judges and Clerks. A Judge checks a voter's ID, issues
challenges, assists voters with disabilities and aids with the
accounting of ballots. Clerks greet voters, process voters in the e-poll
book, and provide ballots to voters. Training is available to all poll workers. Judges and Clerks can work a full day (5 AM to about 7 PM) or a half day (5 AM to 1 PM; 1 PM to about 7 PM). Generally, Judges and Clerks must be a registered
voter in Monroe County. However, Indiana law does permit high school
students that are 16 to 17-years old to serve as a Judge or Clerk on
Election Day through its student poll worker program. These positions earn $110.00 plus $10.00/hr. for training.**

STUDENT POLL WORKER PROGRAM

The student poll worker program requires a student to be at least
16-years old, have permission from their parent/guardian AND their
school as well as a 3.0 GPA (or equivalent). Many area high schools
coordinate poll worker efforts, so your student may want to check with
their government teacher or school principal before contacting our
office. Students are expected to serve in the same manner as their adult
counterparts (attend training and work specified hours) Students can earn $110.00 for the day + $10.00 for training.**

** Training is required for ALL poll workers.

Meal Planning for Poll Workers

Meals are on your own, and you will receive a separate check in the amount of $25.00 for any costs you may incur to eat on Election Day.

Most Polling locations will get together and bring a dish to share with others, making for a delightful eating experience. If you have a special diet, you can opt out of sharing with others and bring your own food that meets your dietary restrictions.